The Core of CFDR
Our Vision
CFDR is the authoritative research funding organization on food, nutrition, and dietetics.
Our Mission
CFDR funds and shares research to improve the nutritional health of all Canadians and advance the dietetic profession.
Our Values
The Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research demonstrates the following values:
Innovation
Fosters creativity and support for the emergence of new knowledge in an environment that embraces both freedom of inquiry and unrestricted dissemination of research results
Integrity
Functions with honesty, fairness, transparency and objectivity
Respect
Operates inclusively and collaboratively, leveraging the wisdom and diverse perspectives of board members, corporate partners and individual donors to achieve results
Accountability
Manages resources responsibly by operating with the highest level of ethical conduct in decision making and supporting desired outcomes
Excellence
Promotes high standards in research
Relevance
Demonstrates value to Foundation supporters in its applicability and significance to dietetic practice and corporate priorities in relation to the nutritional health of Canadians
